In academic use, it can refer variously to the formal body of an institution's alumni or to a ceremonial assembly of the university, particularly at a graduation or commencement ceremony but, at some institutions, for a ceremony at the start of the academic year to welcome incoming students. Scripts and Testamurs The Convocation Office is responsible for the compilation and production of briefs and/or scripts for each Convocation ceremony wherever required. The following scripts and briefs are produced by the Convocation Office: The brief detail of the ceremony and order of proceedings will be provided to all stage dignitaries. Learn the guidelines and rules for attending the convocation ceremony of IIT Mandi, a premier engineering institute in India. Find out the dress code, seating arrangement, photography, fees, and other details for the graduating students and their guests. Convocation Protocol The students and the audience present in the Ceremony Hall/Pendal shall standup on the entry and exit of the Academic Procession. They shall remain standing until the members of the procession have taken their seats.
